Austin's Mum Foods marries Texas BBQ with NYC deli vibes, serving sublime smoked pastrami sandwiches, brisket, ribs, and killer sides in a hip, cozy spot.
"The farmers market smoked meats stand opened its physical deli, focused on its well-crafted barbecue in the Pecan Springs-Springdale neighborhood. This means pastrami a la carte or within sandwiches (plus the option of a brioche made with beef tallow), brisket (naturally), turkey breast, and much more. Owner Geoff Ellis is also a James Beard semifinalist this year. Service style: counter-service with indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; takeout and delivery orders can be placed orders can be placed online or in person; there are DoorDash deliveries. Days and hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. until everything is sold out (typically 3 p.m.) Line situation: Medium — expect to wait less than an hour. Recommended orders: brisket, pastrami, matzo ball soup (yes), smoked turkey salad, and the pastrami sandwich." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
"A popular spot combining Texas barbecue with classic deli foods, known for their smoked pastrami." - Nancy DePalma
"Another great bet for matzo ball soup is found at this Pecan Springs-Springdale deli from the famed farmers market stand. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The Rachel sandwich at Mum Foods in Austin combines everything you love about New York Jewish delis with everything you love about Central Texas-style BBQ. That means brined, oak-smoked brisket that’s been cooked low and slow until it pulls apart with a gentle tug. The rye is grilled, the sauerkraut is subbed for coleslaw, and it’s all slathered in a sweet, tangy russian dressing. It’s crunchy, smoky, tangy, and rich, and it’s something that could only exist in Texas. What to get: The Rachel" - nicolai mccrary
"The farmers market stand’s Pecan Springs-Springdale deli is all about New York Jewish deli-style sandwiches made using its smoked meats. There are simple ones (hot sandwiches with brisket, sausages, or turkey; cold ones with smoked chicken salad, egg salad, etc.); and then more elaborate ones such as the Rachel with pastrami, slaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
